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C13 (60 Hz)

C13 (US Source) (60)

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Units: 
Maximum Rating 400 ekW
Minimum Rating 320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emerg Use
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Benefits & Features

Cat Generator Set Package

    • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
    • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
    • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

    • Reliable, rugged, durable design
    • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
    • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

A-Frame Alternator

    • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
    • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
    • Robust Class H insulation

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  October 8, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating 400 ekW
Minimum Rating 320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Stationary Emerg Use
Voltage 208 to 600 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime
Engine Specifications
Engine Model C13 ACERT In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore —
Stroke —
Displacement —
Compression Ratio 16.3:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™A4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum —
Width - Maximum —
Height - Maximum —

Benefits & Features

Cat Generator Set Package

    • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
    • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
    • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

    • Reliable, rugged, durable design
    • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
    • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

A-Frame Alternator

    • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
    • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
    • Robust Class H insulation

GCCP 1.3 Control Panel

    • User-friendly interface and navigation
    • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
    • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

    • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 55°C (131°F)
    • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

UL2200 Listed; CSA 22.2; Certification of Compliance – IBC Seismic; Dual IBC & HCAI

One Safe Source

    • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
    • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
    • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
    • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

World Wide Product Support

    • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
    • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger
    • Aftercooler core
    • Air cleaner; light duty with disposable paper filter
  • Starting / Charging
    • Charging alternator
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Control Panel
    • GCCP 1.3
  • Control System Controller
    • GCCP 1.3
  • Cooling System
    • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
    • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Certification
    • EPA stationary emergency use
  • Exhaust System
    • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap & SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose
  • Base / Fuel Tank
    • Audio and visual fuel alarm
  • Fuel System
    • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
    • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Protection
    • Safety shutoff - Overspeed
    • Safety shutoff - Low oil pressure
    • Safety shutoff - High water temperature
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
    • Power center, IP22
    • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection
    • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
    • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
    • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Governing System
    • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)
  • Lube System
    • Oil cooler
    • Oil drain valves
    • Lubricating oil
  • Mounting System
    • Includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines
    • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 24V battery with rack and cables
  • General
    • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

  • European Certificates
    • Global Certification for CIS
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element air cleaner
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Circuit breakers
    • Padlockable circuit breaker device
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
    • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker - Motorised
    • Circuit breaker (IEC) Auxiliary contacts
    • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breaker
    • Power terminal strip
    • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
  • Control Panels
    • Control panel protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage ground fault ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor
    • GCCP 1.4
    • Volt free contacts
    • Local alarm modules: Local annunciator
    • Remote annunciator module
  • Cooling System
    • Radiator duct flange
    • Stone guards
    • Low coolant temperature alarm
  • Enclosures
    • Sound attenuated enclosures
    • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible 8 inch exhaust fittings
    • Mufflers - End in/end out
    • 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
    • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
    • 6 and 8 inch flange GP
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel transfer system controls
    • Manual fuel transfer pump
    • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Generator and Attachments
    • LC frame generator
    • LC CIP generator
    • Space heaters
    • Ingress protection
    • A Frame oversize generator
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
    • A Frame CIP generator
  • Lube System
    • Manual sump pump
  • Mounting System
    • Narrow skid base
  • starting / Charging System
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Jacket water heater
    • 5 Amp single Battery charger

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